SALT LAKE CITY—The Salt Lake City Police Department will be holding its annual motor school for SLCPD officers interested in assignment to the motorcycle squad. The training will be open to media tomorrow morning at the Utah State Fairpark, 155 N 1000 W., Salt Lake City, where the Squad has trained for more than 22 years.

The purpose for the training is to make certain that each candidate is able to operate a motorcycle under the various conditions required in police work. They must pass various obstacle courses under a time limit without hitting cones, as well as pass a braking exam. The overall proficiency in each of the exams must be 90% to pass.

The Police Department invites members of the media to attend tomorrow’s training session, starting at 10 a.m.

WHO: SLCPD Motorcycle Squad

WHAT: Motor School

WHEN: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Utah State Fairpark parking lot 155 N. 1000 W.

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

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